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This was hard to get to- lots of traffic and lots of road construction. It was a much appreciated, peaceful oasis when we finally arrived though. We didn't get to stay long but made the most of our time by staying on site at Douglas Lodge and visiting the headwaters. It just leaves more to see next time.

If you're in Minnesota, how can you not visit the headwaters of the Mississippi?!? It was lovely the day we were there. We tried to bike from the main visitor center to the headwaters with an 8, 6, and 5 year old. The 5.8 mile path is in great shape, but for the kids the length was a bit tough,...
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We spent a day here while visiting family in Minnesota. Everyone enjoyed it; there was a lot for them to do. Our whole family enjoyed the pontoon boat rental. The kids enjoyed fishing, kayaking and crossing the mouth the river. We will visit here again.

This wasn't my first visit and I'm sure it won't be my last. Although my family and I have visited Lake Itasca and the start of the Mississippi River a few times over the past 10 years, anytime we are close enough to visit, I like to go. There is just something so fun and special about seeing the start...
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Its amazing that you can actually walk over Mississippi river !!! Lifetime experience for me and my family. Its just a very fun plays to be and experience it first hand. Origin of a mighty river that flows for thousands of miles.We went to side paths and dis some minor hiking, it was fun. Loved the whole experience. I'd visit...
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We had such a lovely time at Douglas Lodge Lake Itasca. The staff was very accommodating and the rooms were just lovely. My boys are 10 and 6 and they loved the vintage furniture, my oldest even commented on the way the Douglas Lodge smelled...there is a restaurant in the bottom level. It is like you're staying in a large...
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TAKE MOSQUITO SPRAY!!!
Fee: $5 per car, put sticker on windshield
This is probably one of the best known attractions in NW Minnesota. It's worth a drive there if you have the time. We drove from Iowa to stay at a lakeside cabin about 30 miles away from Itasca, and thought we'd check it out at the urging of a...
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